The Best Auto Repair Shops in Lodi, CA
We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 150,212 Google reviews of 348 top-rated auto repair shops nationwide; 10 of them in Lodi, CA. Updated November 2, 2026.
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Lodi Auto CareHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Brakes”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%5Overall Experts Score 20%77Job match= 88Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.84★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.88
Valley Smog & RepairHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Brakes”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%85Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.84★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.86
Joe's Auto RepairHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Brakes”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%79Job match= 81Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.84★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.81Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Brakes” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about brakes
Valley Smog & RepairI have been a loyal customer to Valley Auto Repair since I have moved to this area going on 8 yrs now. Kash and his associates are always looking out not only for the safety of their customers but also what will work best for your budget. Finding a shop that you can Trust and one that provides Excellent Customer…
Joe's Auto RepairJim is very knowledgeable with different types of vehicles and the many issues they encounter. He's been extremely helpful and honest with me every time I've consulted him with an auto issue. He may take a little longer than other shops due to him staying very busy, being that he runs his shop on his own. However, he's well worth the wait. 🚗
Lodi Auto CareVery nice employees. They changed my oil and fixed my brakes a lot faster than what I’m used to at other repair shops. Definitely going here from now on.
Valley Smog & RepairI've been having my car serviced here for about 10 years now. The customer service is great. The repairs are done quickly. I appreciate that this shop is honest, and only recommends necessary repairs.
Valley Smog & RepairNoel handled service for my vehicle in a last minute pinch and did not up the ante on me when he knew my situation was urgent. Service here is always above my expectations and from my experience, you can trust these guys. Thank you Valley Auto team!
Lodi Auto CareThis review has two parts. Took my car in for tires. Spoke with Jag. He helped me on a good price on a set of four. Great service. I got the car back ahead of schedule and the car runs great. When I picked up the car he told me about my brakes and sometime in the near future it would need changing that it was almost…
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of auto repair shops).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Reno’s GarageLodi, CA | A 99How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%97+25.3Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AA– | 5.00 | — |
| 2 |  USA Tyre and Automotive LLCLodi, CA | A 97How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%94+24.5Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 97Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–AA– | 5.00 | — |
| 3 |  Joe's Automotive Of LodiLodi, CA | A 93How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%93+64.4Reliability 31%94+28.9Experts Score= 93Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–––– | 4.96 | — |
| 4 | Valley Smog & RepairLodi, CA | A 85How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%90+49.1Reliability 24%87+21.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%13+0.9Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAF | 4.85 | — |
| 5 |  G & C Auto BodyLodi, CA | A 85How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%83+45.3Reliability 24%75+18.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 85Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AB–AAA | 4.82 | — |
| 6 |  Golden State Automotive Group - Smog & General RepairLodi, CA | A 83How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%85+58.8Reliability 31%78+24Experts Score= 83Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AB––A– | 4.86 | — |
| 7 |  Lodi TransmissionsLodi, CA | A 82How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%84+45.8Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%13+0.9Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAF | 4.71 | — |
| 8 | Joe's Auto RepairLodi, CA | B 79How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%86+46.9Reliability 24%89+21.6Value 14%82+11.6Replies to reviews 7%24+1.7Craft & service penalty69−3.1Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AABAAD | 4.83 | — |
| 9 |  GPS Auto SolutionsLodi, CA | B 79How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%81+44.2Reliability 24%88+21.3Value 14%78+11Replies to reviews 7%29+2.1Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA–BAD | 4.73 | — |
| 10 | Lodi Auto CareLodi, CA | B 77How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%78+42.5Reliability 24%70+17Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%50+3.5Experts Score= 77Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BBAAAC | 4.78 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Auto Repair Shops in Lodi, CA at a glance
How the 10 auto repair shops we rated in Lodi, CA compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A770%
- Grade B330%
- Grade C00%
- Grade D00%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up330%
- 4.80–4.89★440%
- 4.60–4.79★330%
- Below 4.60★00%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality10,71926%
- Professionalism12,16430%
- Responsiveness70%
- Punctuality8,88122%
- Value8,91222%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price8,06644%
- Reasonable9,36851%
- Overpriced4302%
- Not sure5663%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.
Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.